Kentucky Corn Bread 1 1/2 cup corn meal 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2/3 cup oil 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cream style corn 3 tablespoon green pepper 1/2 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese more

McKENZIE — McKenzie Senior Citizens Center has ramped up its activities for persons, aged 55 and up. The center, located at 172 Main Street, South, began the month of October with a dance with music by Larry Morgan, and will end the month with a Halloween potluck lunch on October 27. more

The McKenzie Garden Club met on Friday, September 23, 2022, at the home of Debby and Dan Simon with fifteen members attending. In the absence of president, Myra Sasser, and vice president, Donna Herrin, the meeting was called to order by the club secretary, Victoria Ard. more

The Bethel-Eastside Family and Community Education (FCE) group met on September 8 with nine members present. The thought for the day entitled “Self Care” was read by the president, Gail Eubanks, and the devotion was given by Carol Hatley, hostess for the month. more

 Congressman David Kustoff announced mobile office hours for the month of October. Mobile office hours are on Tuesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 6.  more

The McKenzie Farmers Market is into the last few weeks before we close down for the winter months. However, there are lots of fresh fall produce including greens, squash and more. We also have delicious pork and beef tamales, coffee, baked breads, breakfast rolls, organic poultry, natural cleaners, fall candles, and much more. more

HUNTINGDON  (October 1) — Lorrie Morgan, a country music superstar, performed at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. to a sold-out audience. She kicked off the 17th season for The Dixie. more

The Carroll County Humane Society is taking orders for fresh fruit to arrive during the first half of December. Selections include Navel Oranges (1/5 Bushel $25, 2/5 Bushel $30); Ruby Red Grapefruit (1/5 Bushel $25, 2/5 Bushel $30); Hamlin Juice Oranges (2/5 Bushel $30); more

HUNTINGDON (October 1) — Saturday was a weather-perfect day for an all-day band competition in Huntingdon. Bands traveled from throughout west and middle Tennessee and Mississippi to Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. more

On Thursday, October 6, Spectrum and Mayor Butler are hosting a panel discussion at the Colonial Tea Room located at 125 Court Square in Huntingdon.  The topic of the “Tech Talk” is broadband accessibility and affordability in Carroll County. The event begins at 2 p.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. more

MARTIN (October. 3) — The 16th annual WestStar Soybean Festival Luncheon was September 9 at the Martin Public Library’s event center. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University’s Renaissance Regiment will host a marching band invitational on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Wildcat Stadium. more

HUNTINGDON (September 21) — Dr. Thomas Paul Evans is the new director of the emergency department of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County. more

The West Carroll Special School District (WCSSD) will have a work session prior to its regular meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the West Carroll Junior/Senior High School library, 760 Highway 77, Atwood. more

Sausage Casserole 1 lb sausage, hot or mild 2 cups cooked rice 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup grated cheese more

McKenzie Elementary’s annual Walk to School day is Wednesday, October 6, 2022. Teachers and administrators will be in the front of the school at 7 to 7:45 a.m. on that morning. more

HUNTINGDON — Twenty-three high school marching bands are scheduled to compete in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational at Paul Ward Stadium, Saturday, October 1. Local bands, McKenzie, West Carroll, and Hollow Rock-Bruceton are among the competitors. The Bethel University Renaissance Regiment will perform in exhibition. more

The McKenzie Special School District (MSSD) Board meets Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the McKenzie Board of Education located at 114 Bell Avenue, McKenzie. more

Average gasoline prices in Tennessee have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.14/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,821 stations in Tennessee. Prices in Tennessee are 29.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 28.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.88 per gallon. more

Bethel University is extending the waiver of standardized test requirements through the 2023 fall semester as a continued response to repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This waiver is only applicable to traditional undergraduate programs through the College of Arts and Sciences. Students are required to submit official high school transcripts for admission. more